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Bangor Mall owner must pay city $1.1M for code violations, judge rules

Bangor Mall owner must pay city $1.1M for code violations, judge rules

by Marie Weidmayer

Maine’s newest Republican gubernatorial candidate gets ad help from a megadonor

by Michael Shepherd

Ellsworth looks to hire new finance director after string of departures

by Sabrina Martin

ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest

ICE demanded Maine sheriff’s employment records following his criticism of arrest

The subpoena came a day after Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce blasted immigration agents for arresting one of his guards.

by Callie Ferguson and Sawyer Loftus

Belfast will get a new stoplight at crash-heavy Route 1 crossing

Belfast will get a new stoplight at crash-heavy Route 1 crossing

by Bridget Huber

Hancock County probate judge faces another contempt hearing for overdue child support

Hancock County probate judge faces another contempt hearing for overdue child support

by Sabrina Martin

Bangor mailman charged with OUI after reported erratic driving on the job

Bangor mailman charged with OUI after reported erratic driving on the job

by Ethan Andrews

Bobsledder from Maine surprised to be named flag bearer for US Olympic team

Bobsledder from Maine surprised to be named flag bearer for US Olympic team

by Matt Junker

4 Bangor plane crash victims have been positively identified

4 Bangor plane crash victims have been positively identified

by Christopher Burns

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard, Portland Press Herald

Bangor councilors kill proposal to eliminate equity and inclusion committee

Bangor councilors kill proposal to eliminate equity and inclusion committee

by Annie Rupertus

Bangor hospital failed to test pregnant woman for infection that sickened her twins, lawsuit says

Bangor hospital failed to test pregnant woman for infection that sickened her twins, lawsuit says

by Marie Weidmayer

Maine man allegedly planted explosives in snowbank outside an acquaintance’s home

Maine man allegedly planted explosives in snowbank outside an acquaintance’s home

by Christopher Burns

Latest Obituaries

Eleanor “Ellie” Francis Rounsaville

Joshua Camille-Frederick Smart

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LATEST NEWS

Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space

Federal agents must limit tear gas for now at protests outside Portland ICE building, judge says

Lawyers for patients of UCLA doctor say clients shaken by court overturning his sex abuse conviction

7 dogs competing for Westminster’s show big prize Tuesday night

OPINION

I was arrested to uphold the Constitution and to get ICE out of Maine

I was arrested to uphold the Constitution and to get ICE out of Maine

by Opinion Contributor

Susan Collins’ stand on war powers deserves recognition

Susan Collins’ stand on war powers deserves recognition

by Opinion Contributor

CRIME & COURTS

Police searching Hampden property for missing man

Millinocket councilor accused of stealing money from general store

Man killed in Maine collision

NATIONAL NEWS

Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer

Minnesota athletes head into the Winter Olympics with concerns about turmoil back home

Trump administration’s tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed

POLITICS

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump

by The Associated Press

Group submits signatures for Maine ballot question to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports

Don Lemon says a dozen agents were sent to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in

Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk’s killing in murder case, claims bias

Trump’s $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

BUSINESS

What it’s like to sell Maine’s most expensive homes

What it’s like to sell Maine’s most expensive homes

by Kathleen O'Brien

4 homes in Piscataquis County that sold last month

Watchdog says Mainers overcharged $156M by unregulated electric companies

How this lakeside suburb became Maine’s hottest real estate market

The 10 hottest Maine housing markets in 2025

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE & DO THINGS

The ammo upgrade that could make or break your big-game hunt

The ammo upgrade that could make or break your big-game hunt

by V. Paul Reynolds, Outdoors in Maine

See Maine smelting in action

See Maine smelting in action

by Christi Holmes Elliott, Outdoors contributor

13-pound pike and 1st time catches highlight Pushaw Lake derby

13-pound pike and 1st time catches highlight Pushaw Lake derby

by Susan Bard

When do pellet guns make sense for hunting and pest control?

When do pellet guns make sense for hunting and pest control?

by Al Raychard, Outdoors Contributor

SPORTS

Celtics trade Anfernee Simons to Bulls for Nikola Vucevic, 2nd round pick

This Maine coach prepares his basketball team by channeling Bruce Lee

UMaine senior in running to be New England’s top American-born hockey player

Cooper Flagg grew up watching the Celtics. Now he’s playing against them.

Former UMaine players keep throwing punches in historic hockey fights

5.6 seconds in Maine that proved hockey can be an ‘evil game’

OPINION

Maine’s aging population needs expanded access to vision care

Legitimacy, accountability are essential for effective and trusted law enforcement

ICE is ending its surge in Maine, but better protections still needed

Humanity trumps fear and intimidation with announced end of ICE surge in Maine

The affordability ‘crisis’ is about inequality and insecurity

How can I best protect my baby? Vaccinate them against RSV.

Latest news in your region

Bangor

Bangor Symphony delivers joy in concert of new and familiar music

Bangor Symphony delivers joy in concert of new and familiar music

hancock

Maine hotelier faces glampground foreclosure and more liens

Maine hotelier faces glampground foreclosure and more liens

MIDCOAST

Solar developer proposes energy-efficient apartments in Belfast

Solar developer proposes energy-efficient apartments in Belfast

PORTLAND

Man driving electric scooter allegedly forced his way into a Maine home and assaulted man

Man driving electric scooter allegedly forced his way into a Maine home and assaulted man

AROOSTOOK

Weather looks solid for Can-Am sled dog races

Weather looks solid for Can-Am sled dog races

CENTRAL MAINE

Man found dead in Augusta

Man found dead in Augusta

DOWN EAST

Calais considers resolution opposing new Maine law restricting police cooperation with ICE

Calais considers resolution opposing new Maine law restricting police cooperation with ICE

PISCATAQUIS

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

Dexter bars sex offenders from living near schools or parks

YORK

Maine’s 1st turtle tunnel is working

Maine’s 1st turtle tunnel is working

News

Bangor church welcomes needle exchange, and the city may start its own

Bangor

Bangor church welcomes needle exchange, and the city may start its own

22 hours agoFebruary 2, 2026

YMCA to take over Old Town Community Center

Government

YMCA to take over Old Town Community Center

24 hours agoFebruary 2, 2026

Home decor shop to open in downtown Bangor this spring

Business

Home decor shop to open in downtown Bangor this spring

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

Nation

Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein tried to meet with George Mitchell long after 2008 conviction

Washington

Jeffrey Epstein tried to meet with George Mitchell long after 2008 conviction

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

Nation

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Nation

GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information

Nation

Justice Department says it’s taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Nation

Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

Nation

Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

While Penobscot County leaders push for a new jail, he’s spent years fighting against it

Police and Courts

While Penobscot County leaders push for a new jail, he’s spent years fighting against it

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Owner of shuttered Bangor and Ellsworth restaurants hit with new lawsuit

Police and Courts

Owner of shuttered Bangor and Ellsworth restaurants hit with new lawsuit

February 2, 2026

An aggressive campaign against Hannaford doesn’t seem to be hurting business

State

An aggressive campaign against Hannaford doesn’t seem to be hurting business

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

Nation

Grammys host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicki Minaj and Trump, drawing ire from the president

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

Nation

Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city after federal agents gas protesters

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Mills $2.7M

State

Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for US Senate race; Mills $2.7M

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

US-Ireland Alliance drops George Mitchell’s name from scholarship

Washington

US-Ireland Alliance drops George Mitchell’s name from scholarship

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Cooper Flagg’s 34 points not enough as Mavericks fall to Rockets

Sports

Cooper Flagg’s 34 points not enough as Mavericks fall to Rockets

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

Why it’s ‘not realistic’ for UMaine hockey to have a roster full of Maine-born players

College Ice Hockey

Why it’s ‘not realistic’ for UMaine hockey to have a roster full of Maine-born players

February 1, 2026

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

Nation

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

Nation

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

Providence hockey rallies late to beat UMaine in OT

Sports

Providence hockey rallies late to beat UMaine in OT

January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

Nation

New Epstein files include emails between LA Olympics leader Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell

January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

Nation

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

January 31, 2026February 2, 2026